Flake

EU1798B

From: France | Somme | Montieres

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1798B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Acheulian IV (uncertain)
Provenience France | Somme | Montieres
Locus lower terrace
Period Acheulian IV (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

kFlint flake - Elongated triangular point. Very thin with blade-like edges. Very slightly patinated a light gray-blue. Orange stains. Small striking platform partly removed by detaching blow which probably removed part of adjoining edge. Small bulb composed of large scar. Edges show utilization.

See note on EU 1798a card.

Length 8.6 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 108 - Field No SF

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